From Esprit, an essay on the presence of African literature and the evolution of literary criticism, publishing, and readership. The Caribbean Review of Books is a delight to the book-hungry mind (and more). Arise, Sir Salman: Rushdie's knighthood reignites "Salmanophobia" at home and abroad. Tender is the knighthood: Salman Rushdie could have been an icon for the best kind of literary globalisation; instead he has become a global Guy Fawkes. Angels in the Mud: Writers and poets are flocking to New Orleans in droves, drawing inspiration — and the usual assortment of unique characters — from Katrina's sad aftermath. Whose life is it anyway? In a reckless moment the poet throws his life on to a scrapheap. He feels no better and tries to retrieve it. But it’s been stolen.

From Think Tank, an interview with Wiley

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